Savory Dove Cake with Cheese, an easy and no-yeast alternative to the classic leavened dove cake.
The recipe for this dove cake is simple and intuitive, a base of yogurt cake enriched with Asiago cheese and topped with the traditional sliced almonds.
This cake will be perfect to serve during appetizers, aperitifs, and buffets and is also a great idea for an edible centerpiece for Easter.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you still have doubts, you can write a comment or use the appropriate contact form.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8-10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
- Energy 277.58 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 22.70 (g) of which sugars 2.01 (g)
- Proteins 10.50 (g)
- Fat 16.49 (g) of which saturated 2.28 (g)of which unsaturated 7.19 (g)
- Fibers 1.04 (g)
- Sodium 197.36 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 70 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Savory Dove Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs (medium-sized)
- 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 packet instant yeast for savory preparations
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup plain natural yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 1/4 oz Asiago cheese
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon Pecorino
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Tools
- Bowls
- Whisks
- Kitchen scale
- Mold for dove cake
Savory Dove Cake Recipe
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Start the preparation of the savory dove cake by placing the eggs, yogurt, milk, and sunflower oil in a bowl.
Mix with the whisks until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Continue the preparation by adding the grated Pecorino Romano to the liquid ingredients.
Mix again with the whisks.
Add the all-purpose flour and the instant yeast for savory preparations, sifted in two or three times.
Mix first with the whisks, and when the dough is dense enough, continue with a spatula.
Finish the dough preparation with the Asiago cheese cut into cubes.
Mix one last time and transfer the dough into a 750g dove cake mold.
In a small bowl, combine the egg white with a tablespoon of Pecorino and the sliced almonds.
Distribute them evenly over the dove cake.
Bake the savory dove cake with cheese in a static oven at 350°F for about 50-55 minutes.
If it darkens too much on top, cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil.
Let the dove cake warm slightly and bring it to the table along with your favorite cold cuts and cheeses.
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Savory Dove Cake with Cheese
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Also try the SEVEN JARS SAVORY MUFFINS
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How long does it keep?
You can keep this dove cake for 3-4 days under a glass dome or in an airtight container.
I do not recommend freezing it.How can I enrich the dough?
You can add diced bacon or ham, peas, artichokes, broad beans…
If I don’t have a dove cake mold, which mold should I use?
A 9.5-inch diameter round mold will work fine.
You can serve this dove cake along with the CHARCUTERIE BOARD.
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